Easy Taco Beef
Perfectly seasoned ground beef ready for tacos, rice bowls, quesadillas, or nachos. Homemade seasoning beats the packet every time and takes 30 seconds to mix.
The homemade seasoning takes only seconds to mix but gives the beef a fresher, fuller flavor than a packet. Once cooked, it is juicy, perfectly seasoned, and ready to use in tacos, quesadillas, bowls, or anything else that needs a quick, satisfying filling.
Ingredients
- lb Ground beef, 85/15 or 90/10 lean
- tbsp Ground cumin
- tbsp Chili powder
- tsp Garlic powder
- tsp Onion powder
- tsp Paprika
- tsp Kosher Salt
- tbsp Tomato paste
Equipment
- large skillet
Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat with a splash of water to keep it moist.
Instructions (Tap as you go)
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1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
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Cook 6-7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Mix cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt in a small bowl.
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4
Sprinkle seasoning mix over the beef. Stir in tomato paste and 1/4 cup water.
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Simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef. Taste and adjust salt.
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Cool completely before portioning into containers.
All steps complete! Nice work, chef.
Tips
Use 90/10 lean beef to skip the draining step. Double the batch — this freezes beautifully. Kids who reject 'tacos' will often eat the same beef called 'Mexican rice bowl.'
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook 6-7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed. Mix cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning mix over the beef. Stir in tomato paste and 1/4 cup water. Simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef. Taste and adjust salt. Cool completely before portioning into containers.